Edward J. Madden, 87, Veteran WWII, U.S. Army, Purple Heart recipient. Beloved husband of the late Noreen, nee Heffernan. Loving father of Mary Ellen (Nick) Naliwajko, Maura (Dr. John) Collins, Merita (Greg) Stahl, Julie (Bob) Vesper, Thomas (Michelle) and the late Michael P. Madden. Devoted “Gramps” of 17; great “Grandpa Eddie” of 5. Dear brother of the late William. Fond uncle of many. 30-year employee of U.S. Steel Southworks. Visitation Friday 9:30 a.m. until time of Funeral Mass 11:30 a.m. at Most Holy Redeemer Church, 9525 S. Lawndale, Evergreen Park. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials will be appreciated to the Michael P. Madden Memorial Scholarship Fund, @ Brother Rice High School. For info, 708-636-1193 or www.blakelamboaklawn.com.
